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UPSA

Also known as: School of Graduate Studies, UPSA, Accra

UPSA — University or tertiary institution where a senior lecturer teaches on character formation in education and international affairs.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A Senior Lecturer in Management at UPSA, Dr Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has called on educational institutions to place equal emphasis on character formation and academic excellence, stressing that Ghana’s future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, …

    Nyanyofio urges British Columbia College to produce responsible citizens, not only high achievers
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … JULIANA AKUSHIKA ANDOH SENIOR LECTURER, UPSA/BRANDWITHDR.ANDOH

    Ghana at the World Cup: How football builds national brand identity beyond the pitch
  5. May 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    … Isaac Boadi Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA The post Ghana’s Tax Gap: New Levies Loom In Mid-Year Budget appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Ghana’s Tax Gap: New Levies Loom In Mid-Year Budget
  7. Business & Financial Times

    … Dean, School of Graduate Studies, UPSA, Accra The post Riding the boom: How growing companies can hire smarter, not just faster appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

    Riding the boom: How growing companies can hire smarter, not just faster
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The two-day event, which was held at the at the Accra Digital Centre last month, drew participation of students from various universities, including the University of Ghana, UPSA, and Accra Technical University, as well as career women seeking to diversify and grow their incomes. …

    Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketing
  9. April 2026
  10. Joy Online

    A lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, has criticised what he describes as weak and inconsistent regional leadership in addressing military rule and worsening insecurity in Mali, following the latest deadly insurgent attacks in the country. …

    West African leaders failing Sahel crisis response — Bomfeh
  11. Joy Online

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked the latest violent attacks in Mali to broader geopolitical competition in the Sahel, warning that external influence is shaping the region’s evolving security crisis. …

    Bomfeh links Mali violence to geopolitical rivalry in Sahel region
Politics

Former Duffuor aide Asinyo announces NDC Deputy Youth Organizer bid

The News

Antonio Edem Asinyo, former spokesperson to Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has announced his candidacy for Deputy National Youth Organiser of the NDC, citing experience in youth mobilisation, public service, communications and international youth leadership spanning from his high school involvement with the NDC Youth Forum through roles in government ministries and the private sector.

1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Former Duffuor aide Asinyo announces NDC Deputy Youth Organizer bid

    Antonio Edem Asinyo, former spokesperson to Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has announced his candidacy for Deputy National Youth Organiser of the NDC, citing experience in youth mobilisation, public service, communications and international youth leadership spanning from his high school involvement with the NDC Youth Forum through roles in government ministries and the private sector.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Banking sector profits driven by FX gains, not efficiency

    Banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene argues that recent rises in banking sector profits are largely attributable to foreign exchange gains rather than operational efficiency, cautioning that sustainability is questionable if the cedi depreciates.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. NYA CEO calls for youth development mainstreaming across sectors

    The National Youth Authority CEO has urged Ghana's government to integrate youth development considerations into policies and budgets across all sectors—education, agriculture, employment, health, trade, technology, housing, climate, and local governance—through coordinated efforts by ministries, districts, and emerging youth committees.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. National Apprenticeship Programme reaches 14,000 beneficiaries

    The National Youth Authority's National Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded its initial target of 10,000 beneficiaries, reaching about 14,000 young Ghanaians. The NYA CEO said the focus is now on providing training, mentoring, and standardisation to ensure beneficiaries acquire skills that meet acceptable standards and enable sustainable livelihoods.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Gloria Boye-Doku launches books on mindset and hope

    Deloitte Ghana partner Gloria Boye-Doku has launched two books, "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope," intended to inspire young people to pursue their aspirations regardless of their background. She said mindset is the most important factor in achieving success and that background should not be a limiting factor.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kumi-Woode urges Ghanaians to prioritize lasting legacy over wealth

    At a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service for eight departed victims, Brigadier General Apostle Dr Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode urged Ghanaians to focus on making a positive impact on society and meaningful contribution rather than material accumulation, saying the legacy one leaves behind is the true measure of a person's life.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Young gospel musicians perform Obaapa Christy's songs without permission

    Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy says many young gospel musicians use her songs at events and on platforms without seeking permission, but she does not confront them because she understands they have greater opportunities through social media than her generation had through limited radio and television access.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Newsfile to examine EOCO case, tribunals, environment, BoG saga

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Football fans demonstrate loyalty transcends rational business logic

    Football fans exhibit loyalty to clubs for decades without material reward, showing that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. The article argues companies should focus on building believers through tribal consumption and emotional ownership rather than simply attracting customers.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Football fans demonstrate brand loyalty beyond rational economics

    Football fans' decades-long support of clubs despite disappointment shows that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. Companies should focus on building believers and tribal consumption rather than just attracting customers based on performance.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Education must balance character formation with academic excellence

    A UPSA Senior Lecturer urged educational institutions to emphasize character formation and moral values alongside academic achievement, saying Ghana's future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana's World Cup presence builds national brand beyond sport

    Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. Ghana's revenue base insufficient to cover spending in 2026

    Ghana's government is spending faster than it is collecting revenue, with cumulative total revenue and grants reaching only 3.6% of GDP and tax revenue at 3.0% of GDP by end of March 2026, against total government expenditure of 3.9% of GDP, making new taxes in the mid-year budget likely.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 11 May

  1. Growing companies must hire strategically, not rush to fill roles

    Many Ghanaian businesses scaling rapidly across fintech, real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and health services are hiring fast but poorly, leading to high turnover, wrong hires, and cultural strain. Workforce planning aligned with business direction is essential for survival in Ghana's high-growth market.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketing and digital trade

    More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. West African leaders failing to address Sahel military rule — analyst

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a UPSA lecturer and CEO of CenCES, has criticised West African leaders for weak regional engagement with junta-led governments in Mali, saying more decisive diplomatic pressure is needed to restore constitutional order. He noted that military rule has not resolved Mali's security crisis, as evidenced by a deadly April 25, 2026 coordinated assault that killed the Defence Minister.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. UPSA lecturer links Mali attacks to geopolitical rivalry

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked violent attacks in Mali to geopolitical competition in the Sahel, saying external actors including Russia, the West, and China are shaping the region's security crisis. He claimed Russians helped coup makers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and warned that African states must be careful not to allow external alliances to override local interests.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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